Quotemeal for Wednesday, November 15, 2006

"Jesus hath many lovers of His heavenly Kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. He hath many desirous of consolation, but few of tribulation. Many love Jesus so long as no adversities befall them."

— Thomas à Kempis

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